Here’s How Much L.A. and Silicon Valley High-Earners Could Save by Trading California for Miami

Here’s How Much L.A. and Silicon Valley High-Earners Could Save by Trading California for Miami

While high-end coastal living always commands a premium, wealthy Californians moving to Miami could effectively give themselves a five-figure raise by swapping the Golden State’s peak state income tax rate for Florida’s... Read more »
Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under L.A.’s plan to delay SB 79

Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under L.A.’s plan to delay SB 79

Since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 79 into law last year, L.A. officials have been developing a strategy to stop its upzoning effects: Delay. The historic bill, which overrides local zoning laws... Read more »
Downtown L.A. wants San Francisco’s pop-up secret to get shoppers back

Downtown L.A. wants San Francisco’s pop-up secret to get shoppers back

As much of downtown L.A. continues to feel dark and deserted, local businesses want the city to steal San Francisco’s secret for firing up foot traffic. The tech mecca has slowly begun... Read more »
L.A. and Long Beach among least affordable cities for homebuyers

L.A. and Long Beach among least affordable cities for homebuyers

Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego are among the world’s least affordable cities for homebuyers, a recent report says. When the price of a regular home is compared to regular local... Read more »
Rampant post-fire price gouging went unpunished, report alleges

Rampant post-fire price gouging went unpunished, report alleges

When the Palisades and Eaton fires displaced thousands of tenants last year, landlords across L.A. jacked up rental prices while the flames were still burning. Officials were quick to respond, vowing crackdowns... Read more »
Thousands of apartments set to take over empty office buildings with new L.A. ordinance

Thousands of apartments set to take over empty office buildings with new L.A. ordinance

Los Angeles officials just made it easier to convert empty commercial buildings to housing, opening the door to the creation of thousands of apartments across a city clamoring for housing. Developer Garrett... Read more »
L.A. County Pays 2 Million to Defend Sheriff’s Department: What You Should Know About Government Liability and Your Legal Rights

L.A. County Pays $112 Million to Defend Sheriff’s Department: What You Should Know About Government Liability and Your Legal Rights

If you’re a California resident concerned about government accountability, public safety, or how your tax dollars are being spent on legal settlements, this article breaks down the staggering costs Los Angeles County... Read more »
L.A. stopped a couple from demolishing Marilyn Monroe’s home. Now, they’re suing

L.A. stopped a couple from demolishing Marilyn Monroe’s home. Now, they’re suing

A Brentwood couple is suing the city of Los Angeles and Mayor Bass, claiming their constitutional rights were violated when city officials blocked them from demolishing the home where Marilyn Monroe died... Read more »
How Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro Rejected Glitzy L.A. Life To Live Minutes From Company’s California Theme Park

How Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro Rejected Glitzy L.A. Life To Live Minutes From Company’s California Theme Park

Hours before Josh D’Amaro was named Disney’s new CEO—and successor to the famed Bob Iger—questions were already being raised about his plans to transform the company and, interestingly enough, how the new... Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa Celebrated Premiere of HBO Hit by Snapping Up New  Million L.A. Mansion

EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa Celebrated Premiere of HBO Hit by Snapping Up New $2 Million L.A. Mansion

“The Pitt” star Katherine LaNasa has quickly become one of Hollywood’s brightest stars since the premiere of the hit HBO medical drama—and it appears she celebrated the debut of her new role... Read more »